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leisure centre

British

noun

a building designed to provide facilities for a range of leisure pursuits, such as a sports hall, café, and meeting rooms

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Trialled last year, the scheme attracted more than 5,000 visits to council-run leisure centre pools, with most people using their free ticket five times.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

"This community is incredibly resilient and kind," said Catherine Fookes, as the town's leisure centre has been open to people who were evacuated from their properties.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

He rejected any insinuation that Lyons identified the leisure centre being used as a place where vulnerable people were being given refuge.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

Five councillors have pleaded guilty to health and safety charges after a disabled swimmer almost drowned in a leisure centre pool in East Ayrshire.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

Lyons also condemned those behind what he called the "shameful" attack on the leisure centre.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

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